'From STEM to earn': High school programs aimed at diversifying the field drive gains in college, salaries

High school students participating in pipeline programs aimed at increasing diversity in STEM fields are more likely to enroll in—and graduate from—elite colleges with a related degree.

In addition, such improvements raised their predicted earnings by anywhere from 3% to 15%, according to a study co-authored by a University of Michigan researcher published in the Journal of Human Resources. ...